Job Title: Education
Facilitator
Facilitator
Organization: Millennium
Promise Alliance Inc
Promise Alliance Inc
Project Name: Drylands
Integrated Development Project
Integrated Development Project
Duty Station: Uganda
Funding Source: Islamic
Development Bank (IDB)
Development Bank (IDB)
Reports to: Education
Development Specialist
Development Specialist
About Us:
The Government of Uganda
through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development
Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number
UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands
Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an
International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the Millennium Villages
Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands
Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions
aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities
that directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building
resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development
Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and Amudat.
through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development
Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number
UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands
Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an
International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the Millennium Villages
Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands
Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions
aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities
that directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building
resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development
Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and Amudat.
Job Summary: The
Education Facilitator will be responsible for making a reality of the execution
of interventions designed to enhance universal access to, retention, equity and
quality of pre and primary and secondary and tertiary education in project
areas. Additionally, the holder will ensure early childhood development and
adult literacy. He/she will work closely with management and teachers of primary
schools, communities, education stakeholders and school owners to ensure the
sector outputs are achieved
Education Facilitator will be responsible for making a reality of the execution
of interventions designed to enhance universal access to, retention, equity and
quality of pre and primary and secondary and tertiary education in project
areas. Additionally, the holder will ensure early childhood development and
adult literacy. He/she will work closely with management and teachers of primary
schools, communities, education stakeholders and school owners to ensure the
sector outputs are achieved
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct
capacity building activities aimed at improved management of schools for
education managers and teachers in the implementing schools - Implement
capacity building and refresher trainings of teachers in better teaching
skills - Oversee
the implementation of a sustainable school feeding program in primary
schools - Work
in collaboration with the infrastructure sector in assessing
infrastructure improvement needs in the implementing schools - Work
with the infrastructure sector to ensure the developments done in the
schools are user friendly - With
guidance from the Coordinator, conduct Support supervision for the schools
to ensure adherence to set standards - Make
a reality the implementation of gender sensitive education programs in the
schools
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
candidate should hold a Diploma in Primary Education or a Diploma in
Teacher Education - Three
or more years of primary teaching Experience or a degree in education,
with a background of primary teaching Education - Demonstrated
knowledge of Educational data collection techniques. - Computer
literacy in word processing, spreadsheets - Good
and effective communication skills with the ability to clearly and
concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing. - Good
interpersonal skills - Excellent
problem solving skills - Possess
the ability to work under pressure and effectively handle multiple,
concurrent demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities - Willingness
and ability to work and reside in the field for at least 90% of the time - Possession
of a motor cycle riding permit & good riding ability is a plus - Readiness
to ride a motorcycle for work is a must - Knowledge
of Karamoja working environment and language is a strong added advantage
for this position.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged
to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae,
three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials
either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance
Inc. Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521.
Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341,
Kampala – Uganda.
to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae,
three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials
either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance
Inc. Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521.
Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341,
Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: Friday, 3rd October 2014 by 2:00pm
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